The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1887-06-30
DEPARTMENT NEWS.
DAKOTA

DAKOTA
u. \. Grant Post, No. s5, Oneida observed Me-
mortal Day. ID. w. Dryer delivered the address
ILLINOIS,
Memorial Day was observed at Virginia under
the auspices of Downing Post, No. 1921. This Post
"a In Ourshing condition, and 10 about 10 estab-
lish Momans Relief Corps.
INDIANA
Post No. 4i9 Nashville, has adopted the follow
tng resolution:
RosolUed. That we. the members Of Nashville
Post, No. ale, Grand Army Of the Republic, enter
indignant protest against the attempted return
OF the rebel flags captured in battle during the late
war. MIR. Cleveland had the physical strength
during the dark days of the rebellion TO serve his
country, but hs lack OF patriotism and sense Of
duty such that lac sent a substitute; and since
he has been in power he has shown his lack Of
patriotism and love for the crippled and manned
soldiers by removing them and appointing IN their
places persons lately engaged In rebellion and the
destruction OF the Government, and has by his
numerous vetoes Of private pension bills as well as
the Dependent Pension Bill insuted the soldier by
cOubting his honesty In making out his claim for
pension. plainly showing by these acts that lac has
no sympathy for the soldier 4" who kept our cOun-
try on the map and our flag in heaven, and who
made u possible for mother 10 own her own child"
But ali this sinks into insignihcance and IL com
parison with the late wanton and audaciOus insult
10 soldier, Nation aud flag, which they defended
with their blood and for which 100000 gave their
Hives. in the attempt 10 return TO the States which
were lately ia rebellion without their requesting
tt their batlcfags the ensigns OF secession tTea-
Bon and States rights. When the rebels were
forced 10 haul down aud surrender their flags they
81 the same time surrendered their principles Of
treason aud Tor that renson we protest against
aurrenderng 10 the States lately In rebellion these
emblems OF treason for by their surrender treason
would he made respectable.
ResOiUed, That copies of this be sent TO the De
parlmeHt Commander and 20 TIRE NATIONAL TRIB-
UEE aud Nashville papers for publication.
IOWA.
Memorial Day was observed by VIM. Layton
md Ia an tF4ria la
Sarah Lyman. President of w re. presented Com
nander Clark with most beautiful banner on be.
half OF the soldiers wives aud daughters of Oak.
land In a well-timed speech. which Commander
Clark responded 10 la few well-chosen words.
J. w. Mckenzie Post. no. 81, Hampton, has
adopted the following resolutions;
Resolved, That tie comrades OF j. w. Mckenzie
Post, No. 81, Department Of Iowa. have heard oi
this Invitation with deep regret and Indignation
and we protest against IL for the following rea
sons;
D. 10 IL an ly-dsguised attempt 20 Introduce ths
subject Of politics into Order Ii IL a scheme tc
aid n the denomination of partisan candidate FOL
The Presidency. ID h. an attempt override The
spontaneous and unbiased sentiments OF the vet
Grams Of Our land la reference 10 this same cand
date course toward our comrades. Aud ia view
oil the faci that no such invitation 10 attend any
our National Encampuleu has ever been extended
before 20 any President mot soldier, IL IL en-
hrely unwarranted by any precedent whaleye
and entirely inappropriate and uncaled for
2 Ia view Of the further fact that HE Excellenc,
She President only few months ago character
men without character standing, and hat li
trusted lieutenauts, with his open sanction ans
distinct approval, have applied 10 our bro hers an,
b. us Opprobrous epithels aud unoalled-for insult
without stint, we respectfully submit that 10 inviu
him 10 meet these same men ar the common guest
Of the city Of ST. Louis at the same time Is viola
tiOn Of the rules OF common courtesy and goo
Breeding. and an invitation which the Grand Arm,
cannot accept without humiliation and an ute
abncgHtiOn OF proper sclf-Tespect.
hesOiued, That we cordially sanction the action c
our Department Commander, Gen. J. M. Tutile "a
his manly and vigorous protest against this on
BesolUed, That we hope and trust that n this an
Nitation b. accepted by the President that no con
Fade from Iowa viii attend the 81. Louis EncAmJ
melt, aud thai u iIe President, who has brutal
trhmped upon the feelings aud rights Of on
brothers, n To review a parade of the Grand Arm,
thHt The Department Of Iowa viii be conspicuoI
by IT. absence.
Resoiucd That a copy of these resolutions be fol
wardcd TO Gen j. nj. futile Department Con
neandeI aud published IN such papers as the Office
OF the Post shall sec proper.
The following resolutions have been adopted l
Washington Post No. 1885, Washington:
Rosoiued bU Washington Post, No. l35 Gal
Department " LOtod, That we members of a
Grand Army of the Republic, most emphatica
disapproye Of the recent action Of The commit,
nc 81 Louis la their invitation 10 President Clev
land 10 be q guest al st. Louis and review "A
veterans Of tAc National Encampment.
hesoiUed, That We, ar eX-UniOn soldiers Of Il
war of the rebellion, do not or will not recogn
klr. Cleveland aA person at this time qualified
meet with the veteran soldier in EDcampme
eronne the Campfire, greeting In fraternity, Cha
fty and Loyalty.
RESOLVED. That we deny the right or privilege
any political seoi or creed 10 use the Grand Arm
Association az iiu agency 60 create political boo
lor any party OF person whomsOever And be
further
Resided That we. az members OF the Ora,
Army, believe tiIat ~ ~ H. persisted ia 10 have n
Frcsidcnt appear at ST. Louis al the time Of the n
uonnl Encampment. the National Council Of A
minisiralion should take immediate action
chang tho meeting ~ the National Encampme
10 some Northern city. that the soldiers and me,
bers may be enabled 10 perform their labors T
which they are convened without durcss aud !,
b. forced 20 act part Ia political bombast 20 a
vance the political interests Of the e1-soldiel
greatest eurHy.
hcsoited, Tint these resolutions be spread on 4
renOrds Of Washington Post and that "A COPY
seut 10 Gen. Tutlie, Commander OF tile Deparitn,.
81 Iowa aud that copy be sent 10 TIM NATION.
1nnUhE at Washington City, ID. C., for public
zion.
Memorial services observed at Wyomil
nnscr ihe auspices Of Len Paul Post, No l3O al